Ferris: Patient Approach Needed Against Italians

Weighing up the challenge posed by Italy this weekend, Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris said: “They’re a very physical team and have been slightly unlucky so far in this Six Nations. Breakdown, scrum and set piece, they’re very strong in those areas. We need to hold onto the ball and be patient. It may take 50 or 60 minutes to break them down.”